The National Cadet Corps (NCC) in India was established under the National Cadet Corps Act of 1948. Its origins can be traced back to the "University Corps," created under the Indian Defense Act of 1917 to address a shortage in the Army. The NCC, headquartered in New Delhi, serves as the youth wing of the Armed Forces and is open to school and college students on a voluntary basis. As a Tri-Services Organization, comprising the Army, Navy, and Air Wing, the NCC is dedicated to grooming the nation's youth into disciplined and patriotic citizens. It is the largest uniformed youth organization, and its motto, "Unity and Discipline," reflects its mission. By embodying this motto, the NCC acts as a powerful unifying force, bringing together young people from diverse backgrounds and molding them into united, secular, and disciplined citizens of India.
To join the National Cadet Corps (NCC), follow these steps.
Before you join the NCC, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
The Cadets are trained and tested in General Knowledge, Drill, Cross-country events, First Aid, Health and Hygiene, Map Reading, Obstacles, Firing, Group Discussion, Personal Interview, Front Line Area, Flag Area and Cultures. Cadets also participate in inter-group and inter-collegiate competitions. The training is broadly divided into four distinct categories namely, Institutional Training, Community Development, Youth Exchange Program and Adventure Activities.
Cadets must be made to understand the aim and purpose of teaching drill, so that they are suitably motivated and do not take it as "fatigue". Emphasis will be laid on correct bearing, marching, saluting and arms drill. Cadets generally take keen interest in weapon training and firing. All cadets get an opportunity to fire their authorized ammunition.
These activities aim at making our young people conscious and sensitive to the needs and problems of their fellow countrymen, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to enrich community life. The NCC has been in the forefront in rendering assistance to the needy. Some of the major areas of activities include blood donation, adult literacy, anti-dowry, anti-leprosy, anti-drug, tree plantation, eye donation and construction of roads. NCC has also laid great stress on ecology and conservation of plant life.
This is a very important activity. It is done to increase international understanding and bolster awareness. These exchanges are done with NCC community of 10 countries namely Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, Maldives, Nepal, Singapore, UK, Russia and Vietnam at international level. This exchange program includes mutual visits up to 24 cadets for a period of two weeks. Cadets carry out community development work, study history, culture and socio-economic conditions of YEP countries.
Adventure activities are organized to develop special qualities of courage, leadership, spirit of adventure, sportsmanship, spirit of comradeship, teamwork and self-confidence amongst the cadets. Some of the activities are Trekking, Rock-climbing, Mountaineering, Para Jumping, Scuba Diving, Water-Skiing, Sailing, Kayaking, Yachting, Parasailing, Glider and Micro light Flying, Slithering and Cycle/Motorcycle expeditions.
The eligibility conditions and the general procedure to conduct the Certificate Examination for Cadets of Senior Division/Wings NCC (All wings) will be issued by NCC HQ from time to time. The aim of this directive is to consolidate all such instructions and revise them, where necessary.
Type of Examination
The type of Certificate Examination and the unit in which these are held are-
Certificate B&C------ Senior Division/Wing NCC
CTO, 60 Assam Girls Bn, NCC
CTO, 50 Assam Air Sqn, NCC
